What is SERVICE LEARNING

Service, creative, action should involve:real purposeful activities, with significant outcomespersonal challenge – tasks must extend the student and be achievable in scopethoughtful consideration, such as planning, reviewing progress, reportingreflection on outcomes and personal learning

The emphasis is on learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time.The most meaningful experience comes from spending time with others to build relationships and develop the self-worth of both server and served. In the design and construction of your schedules you are reminded of the equal importance of all three areas: CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE. There must be a balance between the three.

Appropriate activities might include:

establishing and coaching a sports team for disadvantaged childrenestablishing and leading a music ensemble for visually impaired peopleinvolvement in a theatrical production to which children are invited]environmental restoration and protectionActivities should be undertaken gradually, be appropriately adapted to the circumstances and take into account your aptitudes and preferences. Your activities should be rewarding and enrich all involved. When well carried out, your experience should build your self-esteem, self-confidence and self-reliance.

What’s in it for me?career exploration social change/justice civic responsibility leadership development intellectual pursuit professional development political consciousness college/uni requirements reference letter